Youtube: https://youtu.be/WAwPYro8zN8
Reference:
https://orissaguide.com/pataleshwar-shiva-temple-paikapada-rayagada-odisha/
https://odishatour.in/pataleshwar-shiva-temple-rayagada/
Location:
Rekha Deula: “Paikapada
Rekha Deula temple, 8CM5+79C, Kumbharaguda, Odisha 765018”
Joy Durga Temple: “Jay durga mandir ,
paikapada, 8CW3+7P3, Unnamed Road, Paikopoda, Odisha 765018”
Rekha
Deula/Dakshina Kali/Pataleshwar Temple:
The
Paikapada Pataleshwar temple or Rekha Deula is situated on the banks of the
Nagavali River, just 25 km from Rayagada town. A revered shrine dedicated to
Lord Pataleshwar Shiva, this sacred temple is not only a place of worship for
Lord Shiva but also houses deities like Lord Jagannath, Maa Dakhineswari Kali,
and Chamunda, creating a divine ambiance.
The
temple is renowned for its significant festival, Mahashivratri, which attracts
devotees from various parts of Odisha throughout the year. An ancient temple,
the temple complex consists of the much renovated new Jagannatha temple on the
left, while the old Rekha Deuls with ancient structures still stand in the
right with multiple vimanas all around.
It is believed that the temple contains
99,999,999 Shiva lingam. The temples are believed to be constructed between 8th
and 13th century, including a dilapidated fort.
The temple is also known as Dakshin Kali
and is a living example of the masterful and skillful Kalinga style of
architecture of temples with iconographies of Durga, Kali, Shiva, Ganesha, Shiv
lingas, nagas, Kartikeya on the walls.
The temple is situated on the banks of a
beautiful lake, which makes the temple more beautiful and serene.
Jay
Durga Temple, Paikapada:
A couple of KMs ahead of the Rekha Deula
is the Jay Durga temple. I am not sure of which one is the Durga temple, but
there are two temples, one with a very old architecture, other further ahead in
a very small house shaped structure (which was closed), but the Durga idol was
visible from the small crevice.
The first temple has a typical Kalinga
styled architecture with beautiful iconographies on the walls, while the second
one is a very small temple ahead. Visiting both the temples is worth and if you
are in Rayagada, don’t miss these places.
Nearby places to visit:
1)
Chatikona pataleshwar Temple
2)
Gadgada waterfalls
3)
Maa Markama Temple
4)
Laxmi Narayan Temple at Theruballi
5)
Places near and about Rayagada
including
i)
Majhighariani Temple
ii)
Padmapur Mallikeshwara Temple
iii)
Minajola Tourist spot
How
to Reach:
By
Air: Nearest
airport in Orissa is at Bhubaneshwar Airport is around 383 KMs. The nearest
airport is Vizag which is around 225 KMs
By
Road: Nearest bus stop is Kurumapeta, around 11 KMs from Paikapada Rekha Deula temple
By
Train: Nearest railway station is Rayagada around 24 KMs from
Paikapada Rekha Deula which is well-connected from other parts of India like
Delhi, Chennai, Allepy, Bokaro, Raipur, Gujrat, Nagpur, Kolkata, Hyderabad,
Bilaspur and Bhubaneswar.
Stay Options:
The best way to visit
the places is to plan a stay at Rayagada and plan for this temple and other
places around. We stayed at Sai Residency A/C at Rayagada, which is at a very
good location and at very descent rate too. The rooms are really good and the
stay is very good. There are other good hotels available at Rayagada too, if
one would like to explore.
Parking and Photography:
No dedicated parking,
but parking is not an issue. Try to park your vehicle below the huge banyan
tree.
Photography is not
restricted. Drones can be used easily.
Major Festival:
Maha Shiva Ratri
Timings:
Monday to Sunday
Morning from 6:00 am to Evening 7:00 pm Deula temple